Cancer EducationNCT06504407
BINGO: Bridging Knowledge, Increasing Awareness
A study testing Bingo Educational Game in people with Cancer Education and Health Equity, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The U.S. population is becoming more diverse, but minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in cancer clinical trials. This disparity limits our understanding of how treatments work across different populations. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cancer Education, Health Equity
- What is being tested?
- Bingo Educational Game
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 28 Oct 2024to 13 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age: Adults aged 18 years and above.
- Gender Identity: Individuals identifying as cisgender, transgender, or females.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English equivalent to middle school/high school level.
- Registration: Completion of registration via the provided RedCap link prior to the Bingo session.
- Consent: Willingness to provide written consent at the beginning of the Bingo session to participate in the research study.
Who cannot join
- Age: Individuals under the age of 18 years.
- Gender Identity: Participants who do not identify as cisgender, transgender, or females.
- Language Proficiency: Inability to understand English at a middle school/high school level.
- Previous Participation: Individuals who have already participated in a previous Bingo game session for this study.
- Medical or Cognitive Impairment: Participants unable to provide informed consent or actively participate due to medical or cognitive reasons.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Penn State Cancer Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033
About this study
Official title: BINGO: Bridging Knowledge, Increasing Awareness - Empowering the Black Community Through Educational Gamification on Cancer Screenings and Clinical Trial Diversity
The U.S. population is becoming more diverse, but minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in cancer clinical trials. This disparity limits our understanding of how treatments work across different populations. Efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act aim to improve inclusion, but challenges persist due to historical mistrust and complex barriers in healthcare.
To address these issues, Penn State Health is using a fun and educational approach called "BINGO" to engage the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, these BINGO games will provide information about cancer and clinical trials in a relaxed setting. The goal is to build trust, increase awareness, and ultimately improve participation of underrepresented groups in clinical trials.
Through this initiative, they hope to connect participants with needed healthcare services and gather feedback to tailor future trials to community needs. This approach aims to foster collaboration between minority communities and the healthcare system, ensuring that clinical trials reflect the diversity of the population they aim to serve.
Read the detailed description
Penn State Health is addressing the underrepresentation of minority groups in cancer clinical trials through a community-engagement initiative using a BINGO educational game. Despite efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act, minority participation remains low, impacting the generalizability of trial results and access to novel treatments for diverse populations.
Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, this initiative focuses on the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. The BINGO games serve as a platform to educate participants about cancer, clinical trials, and the importance of diversity in research. By creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, the initiative aims to build trust and increase awareness among community members.
The project's long-term goals include fostering collaboration between minority communities and Penn State Health, improving clinical trial participation rates among underrepresented populations, and addressing healthcare disparities. Immediate objectives involve assessing the feasibility, educational utility, and engagement of the BINGO game through pre- and post-game surveys and knowledge tests.
Recruitment efforts target community centers and organizations like historically Black sororities and churches, leveraging their influence and trust within the community. The initiative strategically focuses on areas with high African American populations, such as Harrisburg, to maximize impact and engagement.
Feedback gathered from participants will guide future trial designs tailored to community needs, enhancing the inclusivity and relevance of research efforts. By promoting understanding and trust, Penn State Health aims to create a model that can be replicated to improve minority participation in clinical trials nationwide.
- Conditions
- Cancer Education, Health Equity
- Being tested
- Bingo Educational Game
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bingo Educational GameBehavioural
The intervention involves Bingo games designed to educate African American/Black community members about cancer and clinical trials. During each game, educational facts are shared, and prizes promoting healthy lifestyles are awarded. Led by a Diversity Navigator, the sessions include pre- and post-test surveys to assess knowledge gain and engagement. The intervention also connects participants with needed medical services.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bingo Educational Intervention | Experimental | Single-arm, interventional study where all participants will engage in the Bingo game as an educational intervention. Receives: Behavioral: Bingo Educational Game |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility Measure
Percentage of Participants Attending a Complete Bingo Game Session and Completing Pre- and Post-Test Surveys.
Measured: one year
Utility Measure
Pre- and post-test scores on knowledge-based questions will be compared to measure the effectiveness of the educational content.
Measured: one year
Engagement Measure
Participant engagement will be evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale, with the percentage of participants who "strongly agree or agree" that Bingo game was engaging being the primary measure.
Measured: one year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Jul 2024
- Study start28 Oct 2024
- Primary completion13 Dec 2025
- Study completion13 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cancer EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single arm interventional study
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Monali Vasekar, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Investigators
- Monali Vasekar, MD, Principal investigator, Penn State Cancer Institute
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06504407
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PSCI-24-021
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 23 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Information will be collected in De identified manner . IPD will not be shared with any other researchers.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- BINGO: Bridging Knowledge, Increasing Awareness - Empowering the Black Community Through Educational Gamification on Cancer Screenings and Clinical Trial Diversity
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06504407
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PSCI-24-021
- Conditions
- Cancer Education, Health Equity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The U.S. population is becoming more diverse, but minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in cancer clinical trials. This disparity limits our understanding of how treatments work across different populations. Efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act aim to improve inclusion, but challenges persist due to historical mistrust and complex barriers in healthcare.
To address these issues, Penn State Health is using a fun and educational approach called "BINGO" to engage the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, these BINGO games will provide information about cancer and clinical trials in a relaxed setting. The goal is to build trust, increase awareness, and ultimately improve participation of underrepresented groups in clinical trials.
Through this initiative, they hope to connect participants with needed healthcare services and gather feedback to tailor future trials to community needs. This approach aims to foster collaboration between minority communities and the healthcare system, ensuring that clinical trials reflect the diversity of the population they aim to serve.
Detailed description
Penn State Health is addressing the underrepresentation of minority groups in cancer clinical trials through a community-engagement initiative using a BINGO educational game. Despite efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act, minority participation remains low, impacting the generalizability of trial results and access to novel treatments for diverse populations.
Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, this initiative focuses on the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. The BINGO games serve as a platform to educate participants about cancer, clinical trials, and the importance of diversity in research. By creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, the initiative aims to build trust and increase awareness among community members.
The project's long-term goals include fostering collaboration between minority communities and Penn State Health, improving clinical trial participation rates among underrepresented populations, and addressing healthcare disparities. Immediate objectives involve assessing the feasibility, educational utility, and engagement of the BINGO game through pre- and post-game surveys and knowledge tests.
Recruitment efforts target community centers and organizations like historically Black sororities and churches, leveraging their influence and trust within the community. The initiative strategically focuses on areas with high African American populations, such as Harrisburg, to maximize impact and engagement.
Feedback gathered from participants will guide future trial designs tailored to community needs, enhancing the inclusivity and relevance of research efforts. By promoting understanding and trust, Penn State Health aims to create a model that can be replicated to improve minority participation in clinical trials nationwide.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single arm interventional study
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Bingo Educational Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Bingo Educational GameSingle-arm, interventional study where all participants will engage in the Bingo game as an educational intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age: Adults aged 18 years and above.
- Gender Identity: Individuals identifying as cisgender, transgender, or females.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English equivalent to middle school/high school level.
- Registration: Completion of registration via the provided RedCap link prior to the Bingo session.
- Consent: Willingness to provide written consent at the beginning of the Bingo session to participate in the research study.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age: Individuals under the age of 18 years.
- Gender Identity: Participants who do not identify as cisgender, transgender, or females.
- Language Proficiency: Inability to understand English at a middle school/high school level.
- Previous Participation: Individuals who have already participated in a previous Bingo game session for this study.
- Medical or Cognitive Impairment: Participants unable to provide informed consent or actively participate due to medical or cognitive reasons.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Bingo Educational GameThe intervention involves Bingo games designed to educate African American/Black community members about cancer and clinical trials. During each game, educational facts are shared, and prizes promoting healthy lifestyles are awarded. Led by a Diversity Navigator, the sessions include pre- and post-test surveys to assess knowledge gain and engagement. The intervention also connects participants with needed medical services. | Behavioural | Bingo Educational Intervention |
Primary outcome
Feasibility Measure
Time frame: one year
Percentage of Participants Attending a Complete Bingo Game Session and Completing Pre- and Post-Test Surveys.
Utility Measure
Time frame: one year
Pre- and post-test scores on knowledge-based questions will be compared to measure the effectiveness of the educational content.
Engagement Measure
Time frame: one year
Participant engagement will be evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale, with the percentage of participants who "strongly agree or agree" that Bingo game was engaging being the primary measure.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Information will be collected in De identified manner . IPD will not be shared with any other researchers.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Monali Vasekar, MD principal investigator
Penn State Cancer Institute
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Bingo Educational Game in people with Cancer Education and Health Equity, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility Measure (time frame: one year). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Mar 2026.